Cheap Flights from Ballina to Cairns

Which airlines fly from Ballina to Cairns?

There aren't currently any direct flights from Ballina to Cairns. The fastest route is 1-stop flights with a layover in either Sydney or Melbourne. These fly with:

• Jetstar
• Virgin Australia

Routes with 2 stops are also available, but these can take much longer.

Is there a time difference between Ballina and Cairns?

Ballina goes 1 hour forwards in the spring and summer, but Cairns is on the same time the rest of the year.

What is the weather like in Cairns?

Cairns is warm and humid all year round. Expect high temperatures around 28°C if you're visiting between November and March, dropping to 18°C in the winter. June to August is the best time to visit Cairns if you want to avoid the worst of the heat and the rain.

How expensive is Cairns?

Essential travel information for Cairns

• Make sure you bring some form of valid photo ID with you for your flight, whether it's a passport, driver's licence or other accepted identification.
• If you're visiting Cairns for trips to the Great Barrier Reef, make sure you book well in advance as tours can sell out.

Departing from Ballina

Ballina Airport (BNK), officially Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, is 5 minutes from Ballina and just over 20 minutes from Byron Bay and Lismore. Check-in counters for all airlines close 30 minutes before flights depart, so it's recommended that you get to the airport 1 hour before your flight to Cairns.

The airport has the usual services travellers would expect, including ATMs, hot and cold food and drink at Café Horizon, a parents' room and free Wi-Fi internet. An expansion is planned that will add more facilities in the future.

Arriving in Cairns

Cairns Airport (CNS) is an international airport with a terminal dedicated to domestic flights, Terminal 2. You have to proceed through the main retail area to find the baggage carousels. This is also where you'll find the car hire desks.

The centre of Cairns is less than 10 minutes away by car or bus. The Airport Connect bus costs $6 1-way or $8 for a return ticket. Taxis can be found in front of the terminal and should cost between $20 and $25 to most Cairns hotels.

Return flights from Cairns to Ballina

If you're taking the Airport Connect bus back to Cairns Airport for your return flight, the pick-up point is Sheridan Street.

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Please note: all information is correct as of February 2019.